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FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / ULS314 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Code: ULS314 Course Title: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY POLITICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DERYA SÜRMELİOĞLU PARLAR (deryasurmelioglu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) CEREN GÜRSELER,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Thus, it is aimed to reveal the critical role of energy sources in the international relations.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can analyze the strategic development in terms of the international energy policies. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level.
PO-9 To be able to have the awareness concerning the universality of social rights, social justice, and conservation of cultural values.
PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-2 can evaluation of the importance of chokepoints, major maritime routes and energy corridors in terms of international energy policies. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
PO-12 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License.
PO-13 To be able to abide by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values regarding the collection, interpretation and propagation of data related to international relations.
Examination
LO-3 can assess and manage risk in international energy policies PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level.
PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field.
PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-4 can evaluation of the primary (crude oil, natural gas, coal) and secondary (electric) energy sources that "Supply chain management" perspective in terms of sea and pipeline transportation PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level.
PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers the historical background of international energy issues and the current politics.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 energy concept, importance of energy Lecture, discussion
2 Energy Resources Lecture, discussion
3 Historical process of energy resources Lecture, discussion
4 Historical process of energy resources Lecture, discussion
5 Energy security and its elements Lecture, discussion
6 Historical development of energy security Lecture, discussion
7 Middle East region in energy politics Lecture, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Energy in Caspian basin Lecture, discussion
10 International energy organizations (OPEC) Lecture, discussion
11 International Energy Agency Lecture, discussion
12 Energy policies of USA Lecture, discussion
13 Energy policies of Russia Lecture, discussion
14 Energy policies of EU Lecture, discussion
15 Energy policies of Turkey Lecture, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 • Küresel Enerji Stratejileri ve Jeopolitik, Cenk Sevim, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 5 15
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 11 33
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 150